Economy

This section covers major macroeconomic developments in Vietnam, including economic growth, inflation, fiscal and monetary policy, labor market issues, and institutional reform, as reflected in domestic media and official sources.

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for April 25, 2022

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    A. OUTSTANDING INDUSTRY AND ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS 1. Hazardous Waste Scandal at Dien Quang Lamp Factory • Discovery of Illegal Burial: Authorities in Dong Nai province discovered over 42 tons of hazardous waste buried at the Dien Quang Lamp Factory. • Waste Composition: The waste includes more than 27 tons of glass fragments contaminated with hazardous substances buried in the yard and nearly 15 tons of wastewater hidden in a concrete cellar. • Toxicity Levels: Rapid…

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for Febuary 5, 2021

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    A. OUTSTANDING ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRY NEWS 1. Sugar Industry and Trade Defense • Price and Competition: Vietnamese sugar prices are currently the lowest in the region. There is a sudden surge in imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, and Indonesia, which is suspected to be an evasion of trade defense measures. • Proposed Solutions: Experts suggest applying anti-dumping and anti-subsidy taxes to create a level playing field for domestic producers and prevent farmers from abandoning their fields…

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for March 16, 2020

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    A. GENERAL ECONOMIC NEWS AND COVID-19 IMPACT 1. COVID-19 Challenges to Industrial Production and Logistics • Manufacturing Struggles: Enterprises like May 10 (Textiles) face revenue drops, supply chain disruptions, and the pressure of short-term interest rates while customer demand shifts. • Sector-Specific Issues: TKV (Coal and Minerals) is affected by its heavy dependence on the Chinese market and a shortage of Chinese experts for mining projects. PVN (Oil and Gas) faces revenue losses as global…

  • Industry and trade developments reported on 30 December 2019

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    A. Trade Policy and Export Management B. Energy Development and Resource Planning C. Macroeconomics and Market Management D. Industrial and Corporate Developments